I'm going to start by wishing everyone a Happy and, by golly, Healthy New Year in 2024, plus this quote:
Why is it that weeks and months and years go by so quickly, all a blur, but moments last forever? — Jennifer Donnelly
Isn't that the truth? When I blog on an almost daily basis, I get to pause a bit, take a step back and savor the days. But I'm with Jennifer; it all goes by so quickly. Let's hang on to those forever moments! Are you with me? Take in that gorgeous sunset for a moment, wait a moment for a neighbor to see you before you wave hello, and perhaps breathe in salty air if at the beach or crisp air if in the mountains.
As I sign off below, I will be finishing my 12th year in blogging — 10 with QuiltsFromTheHeart and two under Manufacturing Sunshine.
And, without further adieu, my yearly sign-off: Seasons of Love from Rent - click here if you'd like to sing along and watch the Youtube video - it's 3 minutes and 12 seconds :
Five hundred, twenty five thousand, six hundred minutes
Five hundred, twenty five thousand moments so dear
Five hundred, twenty five thousand, six hundred minutes
How do you measure, measure a year?
In daylights, in sunsets
In midnights, in cups of coffee
In inches, in miles
In laughter, in strife
In five hundred, twenty five thousand, six hundred minutes
How do you measure a year in a life?
How about love?
How about love?
How about love?
Measuring love
Seasons of love
Seasons of love
Five hundred, twenty five thousand, six hundred minutes
Five hundred, twenty five thousand journeys to plan
Five hundred, twenty five thousand, six hundred minutes
How can you measure the life of a woman or a man?
In truths that she learned
Or in times that he cried
In bridges he burned
Or the way that she died
It's time now to sing out
Although it's not the end
To celebrate, remember a year in the life of a friend
Remember the love
Remember the love
Remember the love
Measuring the seasons of love
Seasons of love
May you, blog readers, friends, and family located all around the world, Remember the LOVE!
I LOVE you all!
bSoleille!
Terri
Photos below: Christmas in Your Heart All Year Long Quilt was finally finished this holiday season for one of Olivia and Bo's Wedding gifts; O & Bo reading the label especially created for them and this sign with its good reminder found around Richmond, VA, this weekend.